Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.

Standings Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in earning three points.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter remain in close contention for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
• The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.